Patient's question:
The child is 3 years old. Yesterday, the weather was cool, so he went to his classmate's house to play. He wore a bit too little, and today he caught a cold and has a fever. His face is very red. He doesn't want to go to the hospital. Can he just lie down at home? Does he need to be checked?Doctor's answer:
Cough is the most common symptom of respiratory diseases in children, and almost all pulmonary conditions are accompanied by coughing. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that when children cough, the problem lies in the lungs. Due to prolonged poor appetite, weak spleen and stomach, weakened digestive and absorption functions, and insufficient nutrition to meet the body's needs, the immune system becomes compromised. If exposed to external pathogens like wind and cold, it is easy to develop a cold. Repeated attacks often lead to nasal congestion, runny nose, and excessive coughing with phlegm. It is recommended to visit a hospital for a thorough examination to determine the specific cause of the infection before proceeding with treatment.